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Footprint sizes are pretty standardized, so you can normally find the footprint on the datasheet based on the part number. The package is synonymous with the footprint
Mouser
- Go to the menu for a part in Mouser (example)
- Press the link for the ECAD Model field
- Download the files
- Make an account if it's your first time)
- Unzip the zip file
- Navigate to the KiCAD directory
- There you will find the .kicad_mod file (footprint file) and the .sym file (symbol file)
- If you'd like the 3D model it will be in the 3D model directory as a step STEP file
Digikey
- Go to the menu for a part in Digikey (example)
- Press the link for the EDA/ECAD Model field
- Pres select download format
- Download the formats you want
- Select the KiCAD v6+ checkbox if you want symbol or footprint files
- Select 3D if you want a 3D model
- Unzip the zip file
- The .kicad_sym file is the symbol file and the .kicad_mod file is the footprint file (found in footprints.pretty)
- If you'd like the 3D model it will be in the first directory as a STEP file
Adding to KiCAD
Follow the Contributing section of this article on how to add components to the common library.
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